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RK04 WPX

2004 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,408 mi
Last recorded97,408 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW X596,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 WPX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 97,408 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 97,376 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2017 91,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & pitted (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2017 91,854 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,854 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 85,853 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NS + OS inner walls (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle NSR + OSR (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,586 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 65,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,240 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,899 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 60,899 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 55,149 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre has a small split in sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2012 55,149 miles

nearside rear tyre has a small split in sidewall

Pass 3 Feb 2011 48,884 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 48,287 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 42,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 42,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,573 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,634 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,889 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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RK04 WPX is a 2004 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 96,553 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK04 WPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this BMW X5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RK04 WPX registered?

RK04 WPX is a 2004 BMW X5, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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